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Cornish designer chosen to make furniture for G7 Summit

Falmouth-based Scott Woyka selected by Prime Minister's Office to produce tables for use by world leaders

Falmouth furniture maker and designer Scott Woyka

A Cornish furniture maker has been chosen to build meeting tables which will be used by world leaders at the G7 Summit in the Duchy this summer.

Falmouth furniture maker and designer Scott Woyka will build “symbolic and sustainable” furniture and see his design given a global platform and showcased around the world during the event at Carbis Bay, near St Ives, in June.

Seven Cornish furniture makers were asked to submit designs for the tables in a contest which was part of the G7’s commitment to showcasing Cornish talent, innovation and creativity.

The G7 – which is made up of the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the USA and the EU – is the only forum where the world’s most influential and open societies and advanced economies are brought together for close-knit discussions.

Falmouth furniture maker and designer Scott Woyka at work

Chosen by the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr Woyka’s design will be used for meetings between the leaders across the Summit, as a celebration of Cornish craftsmanship, talent and design. The table will be profiled in press pictures and media footage shown right around the world.

Scott has been producing one-off furniture pieces for private clients and public spaces in his riverside “Woykshop” in Falmouth since 1995, before which he built traditional boats.

Mr Woyka said: “I think it’s brilliant that the most powerful people in the world are going to be sitting inside at the Summit next to my tables. Furniture is really valuable in these kind of environments, it brings people together and sets the scene for positive discussions.

“The piece I’ve made is based on the coast in Cornwall, the landscape here just inspires creativity. I didn’t think I’d get the job as I went a bit bold with my design but they seemed to like it so I’m really pleased.”